04/12/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/12/2024 09:58
Skimming, vandalism and physical attacks on ATMs, armored car and cash-in-transit (CIT) personnel, ATM technicians and other ATM crimes are all on the rise throughout the U.S. Learn steps you can take to protect your credit union.
Contributed by: Joe Woods, SVP Marketing & Partnerships, Dolphin Debit
For a criminal, the ATM has always presented an open environment with multiple escape routes. Criminals can be very adept at approaching the ATM and making it appear that they are conducting typical business. But in reality, they can be placing devices on the ATM to capture card and pin data.
The exact numbers are hard to come by, but some reports indicate these attacks on ATMs and personnel have increased by 50% over the past three years. In one high profile case, an armored car driver was killed during a September delivery by two attackers, both of whom have been arrested and charged.
All attacks on ATMs and personnel are serious threats, and while no one can prevent every incident, there are things banks can do to help reduce the threat.
Here are four tips that you can put into action immediately for your own ATM fleet:
These steps can help protect your ATM, your staff, and your cardholders' data. You can also consult with your ATM or ATM management company for additional security advice. Contact Frank Taddeo at [email protected] for more information.